(11 February 2026 | Source: press service of the Financial Monitoring Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan)
The Department of the Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) for the Almaty region is investigating a group of individuals suspected of organising online casinos under the brand 1Win. A network of affiliated legal entities registered in the names of front men was used to cover up their activities.
HOW THE SCHEME WORKED
According to the investigation, the online platform 1Win provided access to more than 11,000 online games, as well as bets on sports and esports events. Bets and winnings were processed using bank cards, electronic payment systems and cryptocurrencies.
WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS FACE
The suspects have been placed on the international wanted list, and a pre-trial detention measure has been selected for them in absentia.
CONFISCATION OF PROPERTY
A pre-trial confiscation of the suspects' property, alleged to have been obtained through criminal means, has been initiated: a Mercedes Maybach S500, Lamborghini Huracan, Toyota Land Cruiser, as well as funds in accounts totalling 151 million tenge, $14,600 and €44,400. By court order, the aforementioned property, with a total value of more than 420 million tenge, has been confiscated in favour of the state.